131st Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 131st Division (第131師団, Dai-hyakusanjūichi Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Shusui Division (秋水兵団, Shūsui Heidan). It was formed 1 February 1945 in Wuhan as a type C(hei) security division, simultaneously with the 132nd and 133rd divisions. The nucleus for the formation was the small parts of the 27th and 40th divisions.
| 131st Division | |
|---|---|
| 第131師団 | |
| Active | 1945–1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | 23rd army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Wuhan |
| Nickname(s) | Shusui division |
| Engagements | Operation Ichi-Go |
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